WDI Landscape Architecture Intern, Glendale, Spring 2026
The Walt Disney Company · Amusement Park and Arcade, Animation
About this internship
The Walt Disney Company is hiring a WDI Landscape Architecture Intern for Spring 2026 in Glendale, CA, in an on-site role. You may support thematic landscape and hardscape design work, applying artistic judgment to complex area development challenges. The pay range for this internship is $26.50-$27.50 per hour.
Qualifications
Required
- Working knowledge and experience in the use of plant and hardscape materials and products for thematic applications
- Demonstrated thoughtful design, artistic skills and professional judgment in solving complex area development problems
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D and digital illustration tools such as Photoshop and InDesign. Working knowledge/skills in 3D software tools: Rhino, SketchUp, Twinmotion or Lumion.
Nice to have
- Comfort presenting design intent clearly through drawings, diagrams, and well-organized digital layouts.
- Ability to translate thematic goals into practical plant and hardscape selections and details.
- Strong attention to detail when drafting in AutoCAD or Civil 3D and coordinating drawing sets.
- Experience building and refining 3D studies (e.g., in Rhino, SketchUp, Twinmotion, or Lumion) to test concepts.
- Solid visual communication skills using digital illustration tools such as Photoshop and InDesign.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, assemble a small portfolio section that shows one or two projects using plant and hardscape materials for themed environments, with a mix of plans, 3D views, and a final presentation layout. If you have it, note which pieces were created in AutoCAD or Civil 3D and which were finished in tools like Photoshop or InDesign.